An Ebola epidemic has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo after it was revealed that the killer virus has left several dead.

The World Health Organisation confirmed three people had died in the northeastern part of the country today.

A spokesperson from the WHO said the latest outbreak is being taken 'very seriously' after announcing the first death. The announcement comes after the deadly virus swept across much of west Africa in 2014 and 2015, leaving thousands dead.

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